My family and I came here close to close on a slow Sunday. We were seated at the bar. I ordered the plum wine spritz and it was delicious; not too much of the tang that I find comes with most wines. My sister ordered a gin hibiscus drink that was complex in flavor yet still felt light. The space is small but cozy, and the subtle ocean theme is really nice. The service we received was exceptional. The cooks and bartender were very personable and answered our questions thoroughly and with ease. Since it was a slow day, the cook even prepared us an extra little dish (that was delicious by the way). The owner catches a lot of the fish they serve, so it is the freshest you will get in the valley. Their menu changes frequently, so some things you see online may not be available. We ordered several dishes to share: the smashed cucumbers, the tuna tataki, the inari nigiri, and the dry fried shiitake. You can tell the food is good because I forgot to take pictures before we started eating. The cucumbers were very flavorful and had the numbing heat associated with Szechuan cuisine. The tuna tataki had a perfect sear on it. The inari is hard to mess up but was still very good! The highlight dish for me was certainly the dry fried shiitake. It was very flavorful with some heat to it and tasted smoky as it was cooked with bacon. The rice portion was a good size so as not to drown out the mushrooms. We left full and happy. One thing to note- the spicy yellowtail roll is actually spicy, so if you can't handle your spice you should opt for something else. My family has lived in the valley for more than 20 years and my mom says this is the best restaurant in the valley right now. We will certainly be back and will be telling our friends about it. read more

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The vibe of this spot is immaculate. We went and sat at the bar. There was a little tv and we watched the bills lose in the playoffs (loved that). The bartender was hilarious and provided great service. the food was fire!! The green beans were randomly my favorite. the salt level was perfect. I also got the red curry dish with tofu which was very yummy - perfect amount of spice. and cookies were the perfect finale ! I preferred the ginger one but the ubbe was interesting too. I'll definitely come back here. read more

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Food was fresh and cooked perfectly. We had the whole snapper, pork shank and steak and it was all delicious. Will definitely return!

Our friend introduced us to this place. I find it very hidden and cool spot to be. It seems like only local people hanging out there. This place is not that big, it has 2 separate sections which are bar and sit down table area. We got different cocktails from the menu, drinks were pretty good and not water down but the price was on the steep side for sure. The bartender definitely knew his stuff and made very tasty cocktails. We got some appetizers which were Hibachi, Tuna Tataki and scallop sushi rolls to snack on. The taste was ok good, except for scallop sushi rolls that we thought was way too pricey - 2 small pieces for $12 and we didn't taste much of scallops. We might go back for more cocktails when we are in the area again. Not so sure about food. Nice vibes and friendly staff though. read more

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What a gem! I was so excited to find the perfect mix of cozy, ececlectic , and unexpected at Scrag & Roe. Nate, Jack and the whole team were a welcomed chat. They had reccomendations, humor and a knowledge of their craft. We enjoyed a few items : prawns, spicy cucs, tuna taki as my main, and pork belly as my husbands. All were delicious, but I must say the tuna was some of the most delicate and flavorful I have had in a while. My spicy Paloma was the perfect kick too It sounds like Nate has some great sushi events the pipeline and a patio that screams summer date . We will be regulars for sure. read more

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It seems that the menu changes depending on what chef Nathan Davis feels like cooking, but as of December 2024 / January 2025, Scrag and Roe is serving the most authentic pan-Asian food in the Mad River Valley and, I suspect, for a good many miles around. It's not just authentic; it's beautifully made with well curated ingredients and extremely delicious, the kind of food that warms you from the inside out in the cold, Vermont winter when the snow has been coming down all day. The four of us tried a good portion of the menu, comprised of small and large plates that are all meant to be shared, family style: - smashed cucumbers (sesame, chiles, garlic, cilantro; $7) -- simple, fantastic, very garlicky quick pickles that are exactly as you would find in Taiwan or China. Spicier than what we are used to, excellent. - tiger salad (leek, carrot, cucumber, peanuts, cilantro; $11) -- We've had this dish frequently at northern Chinese restaurants in and around Hangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai. I don't remember seeing carrot in versions we tried there, but there are many variations. This one was true to the flavor profile, only a touch spicy by our standards, absolutely delicious. - grilled prawns, smaller portion size (chili-garlic-scallion oil; $12) -- three to the small order. I liked, but did not love, these. The prawns were a bit tough, but pleasantly seasoned. There was a wee bit of heat, but not much. - tuna tataki (soy, ginger, citrus, sesame; $16) -- Tuna was a high enough grade for the task and not overly fishy. It was perfectly seared, pleasantly dressed. Primary consumer, a newly minted 13 year old who is big on sushi / sashimi / raw neta, but not cooked fish, enjoyed. - spicy dan dan mian (noodles, ground beef, Sichuan peppercorn, sesame, peanut; $22) -- This dish packs serious (pleasant) heat, which definitely creeps up on you. I have a high tolerance for spice and this (eventually) made me sweat in a very pleasant way. Noodles were springy, sauce was well balanced. - coconut curry (chicken or tofu, carrot, spices, carrot, potato; $22) -- This is a lovely dish that comes into being at the convergence of many cultures. Fish sauce is often used in this dish if it's Pinoy (from the Philippines) or Thai. There wasn't any that I could detect in this dish, which I'm sure my wimpity wimp family appreciated. It was more similar to versions you might find in Hong Kong and Japan. Lovely wait staff (our server was tag teaming as the hostess and bar tender -- wow), pleasant cocktails, interesting sake list. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are clearly labeled on the menu -- very cool. We were so very delighted by this cozy new restaurant (in the space that used to be Peasant). I suspect that authentic pan-Asian food is kind of a risk in these parts. But it's so darn good that that we really wish we could support it year round. I hope we can keep this place open, Friends! The MRV deserves good things like this!! read more

Outstanding! Service was great - friendly and good humored. Food was stellar. Dan dan noodles were the best I've ever had. Dry fried shiitake mushrooms were delicious. read more

Soooo good! Food, service and vibe :-) ty! Peanut chicken was a table favorite! Smashed cucumbers, yummy! read more

The coconut curry with chicken was nice and not too spicy. I also tried the hibiscus lemonade which was a neat balance of flavors, but more on the tart side. Service was quick and I never felt like I waited too long for anything. read more

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Really high-quality food, drinks, and service. Despite operating short-staffed due to an employee calling out due to illness, we felt welcomed and well taken care of by the owner of the establishment. The cuisine was incredible, and the staff customer-obsessed. Can't ask for much more and definitely a hidden gem in Waitsfield! read more

Is this place even open? Hours do not match up. Was excited to try it but we will see if they last the season.

Popped in Friday night without a reservation. Sat at a hightop near the bar. Great service. Meals were wonderful. Don't miss the Dried Fried Shiitake or Dan Dan noodles. Tiger salad was good and offered a fresher side dish. Skirt steak had a lot of flavor with the mint, lime and cilantro salad. read more

Fantastic! Everything was great. Highly recommend the Grilled Ribeye and the Mussels were amazing. read more

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Food, Service and Atmosphere all A+! One of the best, if not the best restaurant in the Mad River Valley. Highly recommend the smashed cucumber salad, grilled prawns, tuna tataki and the pork buns. Definitely will be going back soon. read more

There were 8 of us for dinner and what a wonderful meal. The asian experience was not like any you will find probably anywhere in the US. Truly authentic, tasty and prepared fresh, with care by the owner. Can't ask for anything more. Kudos to our waitress, the right combo of fun and humor and attentiveness. read more

The food is unique, exciting and delicious. We love coming to share a few dishes and enjoy the fresh seafood you can't get anywhere else. The knowledgeable and local waitstaff are fantastic, they truly care about your experience. For a newer restaurant, I've been more than impressed with the quality and fresh atmosphere - we will definitely be supporting this establishment on a regular basis! Our favorites so far are the red snapper, the muscles and you can't go wrong with the gnocchi! read more

Some of the worst service I've ever had at any restaurant. There are many restaurants in The Valley that actually want your patronage--go visit them instead. read more

dan dan mian is amazing, reminds of the late night noodles on the streets of Chengdu after a few bottles of Yatai.

We had the best meal here ! We come from Portland Oregon where there are a lot of creative dining options and this topped them all. We loved the fusion influence of owner Nathan's travel experiences across the world. The Dan Dan noodles were out of this world and so unique, the flank steak was completely fabulous and the Tuna Tataki was delicious. We loved the craft cocktails. Prices were reasonable. We spent a lot of time chatting with Nathan about his travel experience and how his food influence came about. Such a great combination of tastes here - we will be back for sure. read more

Fantastic. Absolutely superb from top to bottom. We stopped in in mid February and everything was so fresh and the flavors were so vibrant, it felt like a summertime experience 100% recommend. read more

The owner is very welcoming and interesting. The food is fantastic and he's passionate about offering something out of the ordinary. The shiitake mushroom appetizer is out of this world. We also loved the dan dan mian noodle dish, the chicken satay and the tuna tataki. I was also happy to see a creative selection of non alcoholic cocktails. We will definitely be back. It's also one of the few restaurants in the valley open all afternoon. read more

This place has nice atmosphere good service and an interesting menu. We ordered four dishes, all of them were nicely prepared with good ingredients. However, three of the four were salty to the extreme. The server did instruct us to be sure to buffer the ma po tofu with white rice but that did little to reduce saltiness. Between us, my wife and I have about 100 years of restaurant dining. We don't mind,even like saltiness but this was by far the saltiest food we have ever been served. It's difficult to understand why this seemingly professional and talented restaurant would allow food like this to be served. read more

The food was so amazing! I still think about the spicy pork and grilled ribeye. The cocktails were also excellent. Definitely will be back. read more

Scrag & Roe - Salad Near Me - Waitsfield, Vermont

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This is the second time we have gone to this restaurant to get the snapper, and they have been out of it. A third time they had one snapper, not two, for four of us. The snapper is why we go there. Also out of the mussels, which is the other reason we go there. This after we brought 3 other couples to the restaurant to show it off. And the restaurant confirmed they had the snapper and mussels by telephone. The server was extremely rude. Three members of the group are hard of hearing and there was a large music speaker right over our table so we could not hear each other. We asked her to turn the speaker off, and she said "I won't do it." She said "it is a loud restaurant." Seeming to suggest we should not come there if it is so loud and we are hard of hearing. We said that we understand you cannot do anything about the loud talking in the place (it is very loud), but at least you can turn off the speaker. She again admonished us: "I won't do it." Her voice was raised and other restaurant patrons looked over and wondered what we had done to warrant this. It was embarrassing. Then she returned to the table to inform us there was no snapper and no mussels. Not a good start to the evening. What food was left on the menu was good, but our mood was not. The server later did turn the speaker off, but never apologized or showed any remorse for treating us like we had done something wrong. Very disappointing. We had high hopes for this place and have been sending so many people there. No more. read more

Brilliant! This wasn't just dinner but the total dining experience. Haute cuisine in a relaxed, intimate setting, personable service. They've really hit all of the restaurant high marks. Can't wait to go back! read more

Came highly recommended and did not disappoint! I went with a group of 4 and we were able to share almost the entire menu. I highly recommend the mussels and and lamb skewers. The cocktail menu was also impressive. Service was super prompt and the entire waitstaff was friendly. I can't wait to go back! read more

Excellent, friendly staff. We loved sitting at the bar and being able to watch the chefs at work. Plate portions were perfectly sized. Really enjoyed everything about it read more

Whole fish (red snapper) done on the grill was absolutely delicious. Perfect amount for party of two. Enjoyed sides of asparagus and mashed fingerling potatoes. Flavors were wonderful, service excellent and wine pairing was spot on. Great reincarnation of the former restaurant (pheasant) which we loved. Service was attentive and helpful in terms of the menu as well as the wine list. Highly recommend. read more

The menu was a refreshing variety of shareable dishes, all fantastic. I went with 6 people and we ordered nearly the entire menu, so got to sample everything! Personal favorites and were the za'atar cigar, gnocchi and crudo. read more